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centercab
Engine Wiper
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 Posted - 03/11/2012 : 8:49:49 PM
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Originally posted by jschumaker
Interesting parts, Chuck. I will be using Archer Transfers louver decals. I think there is a photo of them at the beginning of this topic.
Jeff S.
Jeff - You're right! I guess I missed it. Anyway, good job! |
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
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Posted - 03/11/2012 : 8:51:37 PM
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Thanks, Chuck.
Jeff S. |
Edited by - jschumaker on 03/13/2012 9:39:34 PM |
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 03/12/2012 : 10:38:15 PM
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More progress: I started to work on the frame by building the steps. I used various dimensions of strip styrene. The back of the step assembly was cut from .060 x .156 strip. To it I glued .020 x .125 strip to the sides.
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Another .020 x .125 piece was glued to the bottom.
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I used .020 x .060 pieces for the steps.
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I set them aside to set up.
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That's all for tonight.
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 03/13/2012 : 9:38:32 PM
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Continuing with the frame; I cut two pieced of .030 x .125 strip the same length as the decking. On these, I marked the locations of the steps.
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Next, I glued the steps in place. The spacer was used to keep the steps level.
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Once both sets of steps were glued in place, I compared the allignment and made any necessary adjustments.
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I then cut a piece of .125 x .125 strip to fit in between the steps. Once I was satisfied with the fit, I glued it in place.
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Why did I use the .030 x .125 and .125 x.125 strip? The distance from the N scale frame on the loco to the edge of the decking was 5/32" (~.156). Combining the strips, .030 + .125 = .155, which puts the outside face of the frame almost even with the edge of the decking.
Once the pieces were all glued together, I test fit one side of the frame with the other pieces on the mechanism.
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Now to figure out how to make the front and rear frame assemblies.
Jeff S. |
Edited by - jschumaker on 03/13/2012 9:43:25 PM |
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centercab
Engine Wiper
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2012 : 07:38:50 AM
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| Jeff - The steps and sills look great, but how low are they when the loco is on the rails? |
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Dutchman
Administrator
USA
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Posted - 03/14/2012 : 09:36:26 AM
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| Jeff, the steps and sills are another nice addition to the critter. It keeps looking better with every step. |
Bruce
Modeling the railroads of the Jersey Highlands in HO and the logging railroads of Pennsylvania in HOn3 |
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2012 : 10:37:42 AM
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Jeff - The steps and sills look great, but how low are they when the loco is on the rails?
Chuck,
Here's a photo. The steps sit outside the railheads. The sill is tacked on with pressure sensitive adhesive and is sagging a bit.
Jeff S.
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centercab
Engine Wiper
USA
225 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2012 : 12:06:15 PM
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Jeff - Will they hit anything, like switch throws or the diverging rails of a turnout, etc.? It looks like, when applied permanently, they will be right at even with the top of the rail.
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2012 : 12:25:16 PM
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Chuck,
I'll be checking turnouts shortly.
Jeff S. |
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andykins
Fireman
United Kingdom
3879 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2012 : 12:34:09 PM
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| steps and sills look fine. hope they clear the rails |
"Is it really "rivet counting" if it's regarding NBW castings?"
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2012 : 12:38:19 PM
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I hope so too, Andy. As the optimistic blind man, with split personalities, once said, "We shall see..."[:-blindfold]
Jeff S. |
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2012 : 12:44:35 PM
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Just checked it on a turnout. It clears the rails.[:-jump2][:-jump2]
Jeff S. |
Edited by - jschumaker on 03/14/2012 1:04:12 PM |
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Geezer
Fireman
USA
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Orionvp17
Fireman
USA
2807 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2012 : 2:52:35 PM
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Originally posted by jschumaker
Just checked it on a turnout. It clears the rails.[:-jump2][:-jump2]
Jeff S.
Woo-HOO!
I wondered about that. You need to haul this thing to the Midwest show so we can see it!
Pete
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jschumaker
Crew Chief
USA
853 Posts |
Posted - 03/14/2012 : 4:12:35 PM
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Pete,
If I get it close to finished, I will bring it, if I remember.
Jeff S. |
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Bachmann 70 ton HOn30 conversion: New Challenge
